As heat pump specialists, we deliver quality that "jack of all trades" contractors can't match.
While traditional contractors split their time between every type of heating and cooling system, Foundry Heat Pumps is focused on installing premium heat pumps with exceptional skill for better results.
We need to electrify everything to fight climate change—but for individual homeowners making personal decisions about upgrading their homes, electrification is a way to improve comfort and health by replacing oversized furnaces with right-sized heat pumps.
Foundry uses the 5-step framework outlined in Drew Tozer's Feel-Good Homes to identify the source of comfort or health problems and find the right solution within your budget.
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What is a heat pump?
Heat pumps are ACs
that can switch directions
to both heat and cool houses.
It's that simple. They're 2-way ACs.
But it's important to install them properly.
Here are some free resources
to find the right option
for your house.
... or click the bottom-right to text us.
Fujitsu and Mitsubishi heat pumps. Are premium brands worth it?
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Better build quality
Fujitsu and Mitsubishi heat pumps are manufactured in Japan. They have full control over development and manufacturing, ensuring premium components and best-in-class build quality.
By contrast, most 'budget brands' are made in China by third party manufacturers. The equipment is shipped to North America and white-labelled under domestic brands.
02
Long-term reliability
Fujitsu and Mitsubishi are considered the gold standard for cold-climate heat pumps. They are among the original innovators of modern heat pumps.
That track record of reliability and field-tested durability proves that Fujitsu and Mitsubishi heat pumps last. Budget brands haven't been in the field for long enough to understand and fix common failure points.
03
Peace and quiet
In addition to a long track record of premium build quality, reliability, and cold weather performance, Fujitsu and Mitsubishi heat pumps have a reputation as one of the quietest brands available.
Fujitsu and Mitsubishi are rated for 53 dB outdoors — the budget brands are more than twice as loud at 64 dB. Fujitsu and Mitsubishi can be installed closer to living spaces without interrupting your family or neighbours.
Why switch to heat pumps? Just compare a heat pump vs furnace.
Electric heat pumps can eliminate cold floors, hot rooms, and thermostat wars with consistent temperatures throughout the home. Right-sized HVAC leads to better homeowner experiences.
Oversized furnaces overheat main floors while the rest of the house is too cold. Rooms that are farthest away from the furnace are the most common area for comfort issues because oversized furnaces don't run for long enough to push conditioned air into those spaces.
Emergency replacements swap old, oversized furnaces with new, oversized furnaces. and unsurprisingly, the comfort problems remain. The smallest furnace on its lowest setting is still too big for average homes.
Oversized furnaces are usually installed with thin (1-inch) furnace filters to "protect" the equipment from dust, with no considerations for indoor air quality (IAQ) or improving health outcomes.
Most homeowners don't care about air quality but hold water to a high standard. The water we drink follows strict processes for filtration and testing to ensure it's clean. Nobody drinks dirty water and thinks "it's fine—my liver will filter out the bugs."
But that's how we think about air. When indoor air is dirty, there are only two possibilities: you can either filter/dilute the pollutants or let your lungs act as filters. Right-sized heat pumps create healthier homes.
Heat pump maintenance is minimal: homeowners should replace the indoor filter and clean the outdoor unit from debris, as needed.
Switching to a heat pump reduces annual maintenance by eliminating combustion from the system. So, heat pumps are an integral part of a safe and healthy home.
Ontario has a clean (low emission) electricity grid. Switching from a gas, propane, or oil furnace to an electric heat pump will reduce carbon emissions by up to 80%. Electrifying hot heater will save an additional 15%.
Heat pumps can be powered by renewable energy, creating a path to sustainable heating.
There's a clear winner. Right-sized heat pumps create comfortable, healthy, sustainable homes.
Here's why homeowners love Toronto's leading heat pump installer:
"Outstanding service!"
"They managed the challenges of our 100-year-old house to help cut our carbon emissions. Travis was a pleasure to work with and I can't recommend them enough!"
Marilyn, York
”Fantastic.”
“Foundry did an excellent job. Installation was completed on time and budget. Overall my experience was fantastic and I would highly recommend them to anyone."
David, East York
”Exceptional.”
“Travis and the rest of the team at Foundry Heat Pumps provided exceptional service. They walked us through the transition from an A/C to a heat pump system.”
Brian, Toronto
FAQs for Toronto's leading heat pump installer:
It costs $10,000 to $30,000 to replace a furnace & AC with an electric heat pump in Ontario. The biggest variables are contractor quality and equipment selection.
Foundry installs premium Mitsubishi and Fujitsu heat pumps with exceptional skilled labour. As heat pump specialists, we deliver results that traditional "jack of all trades" HVAC contractors can't match.
A typical Foundry project costs $20,000 - $25,000, but we also offer basic Moovair heat pumps for ~$15,000 as a budget option.
Heat pumps require more expertise than a furnace or AC to install properly. As heat pump specialists, Foundry delivers quality that traditional "jack of all trades" contractors can't match.
Foundry installs premium heat pumps with exceptional skill for better results.
We service the Greater Toronto Area, and east to Northumberland, Peterborough, and Kawartha Lakes.
Yes, modern heat pumps are designed for Canadian winters. They operate like air conditioners that can both heat and cool.
Even cold air has energy-- so heat pumps keep you comfortable when it's -30°C outside. Backup heating is included in every project.
From my discussions with homeowners, I’ve realized that most questions about heat pump come down to one concern: Will a heat pump be an effective, reliable heat source for me?
Yes, heat pumps provide remarkable benefits to homeowners because they can be properly sized to load match throughout the year. They're a great fit for most homes in Canada.
Contractors should complete performance-based heat load calculations (based on gas usage) before sizing equipment.
The standard HVAC method includes "rule of thumb" estimates, but those are just guesses. We run the numbers on every project.
Foundry takes heat load calculations very seriously. It's impossible to right-size HVAC equipment if you don't complete a performance-based heat load calculation to assess the heating and cooling requirements for the house.
This step is skipped by traditional HVAC contractors, but it's mandatory on every Foundry project.
Foundry Heat Pump is an approved contractor in the Home Renovation Savings program. We'll walk you through the rebate process, including expected timelines, eligibility requirements, and rebate amounts.
Drew Tozer is an NRCan-registered energy advisor, which gives him early access to news and upcoming changes to rebate and loan programs.
We're based in Whitby but we serve the entire Greater Toronto Area (Toronto, Durham, Halton, Peel, and York) and east to Peterborough and Northumberland (Port Hope and Cobourg).
If you're farther than that, reach out! We're friends with great contractors across the province-- we'll happily connect you with one.
Foundry Heat Pumps stands behind its high-quality workmanship with a best-in-class 10-year parts, 10-year labour, and 10-year compressor warranties on most electric heat pump installations.
The short answer: it depends on your house.
Heat pumps can be installed in most houses—but our goal isn't to install a heat pump in every house, we use heat pumps as a tool to achieve remarkable results for homeowners.
Most houses are 'heat pump ready' or 'nearly ready' based on the performance-based heat load calculation and underlying problems. Other houses are categorized as 'needs work', which are a better fit for hybrid (dual fuel) systems that use a heat pump with a backup furnace.
We wrote the book on heat pumps, literally.
Feel-Good Homes is an easy way for average homeowners to explore heat pumps, home performance, and electrification.
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